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Wilmington Area, NC 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale

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5 rating (1 reviews) St. James Plantation
$200ks - $1Ms
St. James Plantation, Southport, NC
New and Resale | Age-targeted | Built 1991 - present | 5,000 homes
5 rating (1 reviews) Compass Pointe
$400ks - $900ks
Compass Pointe, Leland, NC
New and Resale | Age-targeted | Built 2007 - present | 2,000 homes
5 rating (1 reviews) Del Webb Wilmington
$400ks - $800ks
Del Webb Wilmington, Wilmington, NC
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2016 - present | 547 homes
3.8 rating (17 reviews) Brunswick Forest
$300ks - $1Ms
Brunswick Forest, Leland, NC
New and Resale | Age-targeted | Built 2007 - present | 8,000 homes
1 rating (1 reviews) Ocean Ridge Plantation
$400ks - $1Ms
Ocean Ridge Plantation, Ocean Isle Beach, NC
New and Resale | Age-targeted | Built 2002 - present | 3,000 homes
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Brunswick Plantation &...
$300ks - $800ks
Brunswick Plantation &..., Calabash, NC
New and Resale | Age-targeted | Built 1994 - present | 814 homes
Winding River Plantation
$300ks - $1Ms
Winding River Plantation, Bolivia, NC
Resale Only | Age-targeted | Built 1998 - present | 1,134 homes
5 rating (1 reviews) The Bluffs on the Cape Fe...
$400ks - $700ks
The Bluffs on the Cape Fe..., Leland, NC
New and Resale | Age-targeted | Built 2006 - present | 750 homes
4.5 rating (6 reviews) The Village at Motts Land...
$300ks - $600ks
The Village at Motts Land..., Wilmington, NC
New and Resale | Age-targeted | Built 2010 - present | 415 homes
Crow Creek
$100ks - $1Ms
Crow Creek, Calabash, NC
New and Resale | Age-targeted | Built 2003 - 2020 | 400 homes
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Riverlights
$1Ms - $300ks
Riverlights, Wilmington, NC
New Construction | Age-targeted | Built 2013 - present | 3,000 homes
Sea Trail
$200ks - $600ks
Sea Trail, Sunset Beach, NC
New and Resale | Age-targeted | Built 1986 - present | 812 homes
Bridgewater
$200ks - $700ks
Bridgewater, Little River, SC
New and Resale | Age-targeted | Built 2017 - present | 1,550 homes
River Bluffs
$400ks - $2Ms
River Bluffs, Castle Hayne, NC
New Construction | Age-targeted | Built 2018 - present | 650 homes
Porters Neck Plantation
$500ks - $700ks
Porters Neck Plantation, Wilmington, NC
New and Resale | Age-targeted | Built 1993 - present | 834 homes
5 rating (1 reviews) Heather Glen
$200ks - $300ks
Heather Glen, Little River, SC
New and Resale | Age-targeted | Built 2019 - present | 1,000 homes
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5 rating (1 reviews) Del Webb Wilmington at Ma...
$300ks - $600ks
Del Webb Wilmington at Ma..., Leland, NC
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2024 - present | 761 homes
Meadowlands Golf Club
$200ks - $400ks
Meadowlands Golf Club, Calabash, NC
Resale Only | Age-targeted | Built 2005 - 2021 | 450 homes
Kingfish Bay Development
$500ks - $2Ms
Kingfish Bay Development, Calabash, NC
New Construction | Age-targeted | Built 2017 - present | 194 homes
Rourk Woods
$200ks - $400ks
Rourk Woods, Shallotte, NC
New and Resale | Age-targeted | Built 2007 - present | 200 homes
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4 rating (3 reviews) Sunset Ridge
$200ks - $400ks
Sunset Ridge, Ocean Isle Beach, NC
New and Resale | Age-targeted | Built 2007 - present | 258 homes
The Farm at Brunswick
$200ks - $300ks
The Farm at Brunswick, Carolina Shores, NC
New and Resale | Age-targeted | Built 2016 - present | 218 homes
Beacon Townes
$100ks - $200ks
Beacon Townes, Carolina Shores, NC
New and Resale | Age-targeted | Built 2006 - 2017 | 152 homes
5 rating (1 reviews) The Home Place
$500ks
The Home Place, Southport, NC
New Construction | Age-targeted | Built 2021 - present | 52 homes
Courtyards by Carrell
$400ks - $500ks
Courtyards by Carrell, Ocean Isle Beach, NC
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2025 - present | 66 homes
The Courtyards at Mallory...
$300ks - $400ks
The Courtyards at Mallory..., Winnabow, NC
New Construction | Age-targeted | Built 2019 - present | 87 homes
Bellaport
$300ks - $400ks
Bellaport, Wilmington, NC
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2017 - present | 38 homes
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Cypress Village
$200ks - $400ks
Cypress Village, Little River, SC
Resale Only | Age-targeted | Built 2015 - 2024 | 404 homes
Hidden Lakes Village
$200ks - $300ks
Hidden Lakes Village, Little River, SC
Resale Only | Age-targeted | Built 2004 - 2009 | 269 homes
Avalon
$200ks - $400ks
Avalon, Bolivia, NC
New Construction | Age-targeted | Built 2016 - present | 160 homes
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Rivergate
$100ks - $200ks
Rivergate, Little River, SC
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2001 - 2009 | 82 homes
Del Webb Ocean Isle Beach
$300ks - $900ks
Del Webb Ocean Isle Beach, Shallotte, NC
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2026 - present | 600 homes
New Sunset Ridge 7031 BONAVENTURE ST, OCEAN ISLE BEACH, N..., Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
$472,000

3 beds

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2 baths

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1,900 sq ft

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House

7031 BONAVENTURE ST, OCEAN ISLE BEACH, N...
Community: Sunset Ridge
New Brunswick Forest 4275 COBLESKILL DR, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451
$779,000

4 beds

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3 baths

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2,678 sq ft

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House

4275 COBLESKILL DR, LELAND, NC, 28451
Community: Brunswick Forest
New St. James Plantation 3590 RUDDY DUCK WYND, SOUTHPORT, NC, 284..., Southport, NC 28461
$899,000

4 beds

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4 baths

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3,601 sq ft

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House

3590 RUDDY DUCK WYND, SOUTHPORT, NC, 284...
New Riverlights 971 FRESNEL RUN, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412, Wilmington, NC 28412
$424,900

3 beds

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3 baths

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1,640 sq ft

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House

971 FRESNEL RUN, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412
Community: Riverlights
New St. James Plantation 3030 MARSH WINDS CIR 1005, SOUTHPORT, NC..., Southport, NC 28461
$273,990

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,043 sq ft

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Condo

3030 MARSH WINDS CIR 1005, SOUTHPORT, NC...
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New Brunswick Plantation & Golf Resort 1096 RUTLEDGE CT, CALABASH, NC, 28467, Calabash, NC 28467
$529,000

3 beds

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3 baths

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2,202 sq ft

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House

1096 RUTLEDGE CT, CALABASH, NC, 28467
New Meadowlands Golf Club 886 WILLOW WALK, CALABASH, NC, 28467, Calabash, NC 28467
$379,900

3 beds

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2 baths

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1,889 sq ft

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House

886 WILLOW WALK, CALABASH, NC, 28467
New Porters Neck Plantation 1103 CONGRESSIONAL LN, WILMINGTON, NC, 2..., Wilmington, NC 28411
$770,000

3 beds

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3 baths

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2,584 sq ft

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House

1103 CONGRESSIONAL LN, WILMINGTON, NC, 2...
New The Village at Motts Landing 6432 MOTTS VILLAGE RD, WILMINGTON, NC, 2..., Wilmington, NC 28412
$550,000

4 beds

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3 baths

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2,547 sq ft

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Townhouse

6432 MOTTS VILLAGE RD, WILMINGTON, NC, 2...
New Porters Neck Plantation 8404 FAZIO DR, WILMINGTON, NC, 28411, Wilmington, NC 28411
$1,195,000

3 beds

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3 baths

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3,553 sq ft

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House

8404 FAZIO DR, WILMINGTON, NC, 28411
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New St. James Plantation 3902 FAIRHAVEN DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461, Southport, NC 28461
$1,599,900

3 beds

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4 baths

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3,962 sq ft

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House

3902 FAIRHAVEN DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461
New St. James Plantation 3886 BIG MAGNOLIA WAY, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28..., Southport, NC 28461
$799,000

4 beds

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3 baths

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2,220 sq ft

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House

3886 BIG MAGNOLIA WAY, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28...
New Sea Trail 620 EASTWOOD PARK RD 6D, SUNSET BEACH, N..., Sunset Beach, NC 28468
$619,500

4 beds

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4 baths

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2,583 sq ft

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Townhouse

620 EASTWOOD PARK RD 6D, SUNSET BEACH, N...
Community: Sea Trail
New St. James Plantation 2794 TRIDENT CT, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461, Southport, NC 28461
$2,295,000

4 beds

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5 baths

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3,999 sq ft

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House

2794 TRIDENT CT, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461
New Winding River Plantation 1620 GOLEY HEWETT RD 1204, BOLIVIA, NC, ..., Bolivia, NC 28422
$309,000

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,245 sq ft

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Condo

1620 GOLEY HEWETT RD 1204, BOLIVIA, NC, ...
New River Bluffs 3606 BARNESMORE DR, CASTLE HAYNE, NC, 28..., Castle Hayne, NC 28429
$1,125,000

4 beds

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3 baths

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2,900 sq ft

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House

3606 BARNESMORE DR, CASTLE HAYNE, NC, 28...
Community: River Bluffs
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New St. James Plantation 3815 RIDGE CREST DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 2846..., Southport, NC 28461
$1,075,000

4 beds

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4 baths

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3,104 sq ft

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House

3815 RIDGE CREST DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 2846...
New St. James Plantation 3206 E LAGOON CT, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461, Southport, NC 28461
$950,000

3 beds

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4 baths

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3,443 sq ft

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House

3206 E LAGOON CT, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461
New St. James Plantation 2607 ST JAMES DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461, Southport, NC 28461
$850,000

4 beds

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4 baths

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3,329 sq ft

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House

2607 ST JAMES DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461
New Compass Pointe 8678 HORSE NETTLE DR, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451
$1,210,000

4 beds

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5 baths

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4,228 sq ft

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House

8678 HORSE NETTLE DR, LELAND, NC, 28451
Community: Compass Pointe
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New St. James Plantation 3868 RESERVE CLUB DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 284..., Southport, NC 28461
$1,097,500

4 beds

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4 baths

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2,767 sq ft

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House

3868 RESERVE CLUB DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 284...
New Brunswick Forest 4329 SINGLETARY LAKE DR, LELAND, NC, 284..., Leland, NC 28451
$839,900

4 beds

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4 baths

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2,907 sq ft

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House

4329 SINGLETARY LAKE DR, LELAND, NC, 284...
Community: Brunswick Forest
New Courtyards by Carrell 1064 NORTHBRIDGE CT, OCEAN ISLE BEACH, N..., Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
$805,515

3 beds

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4 baths

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2,866 sq ft

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House

1064 NORTHBRIDGE CT, OCEAN ISLE BEACH, N...
New Del Webb Wilmington 3308 LAUGHING GULL TER, WILMINGTON, NC, ..., Wilmington, NC 28412
$435,000

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,390 sq ft

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House

3308 LAUGHING GULL TER, WILMINGTON, NC, ...
Community: Del Webb Wilmington
New Brunswick Forest 1069 LEESBURG DR, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451
$689,000

3 beds

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3 baths

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3,275 sq ft

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House

1069 LEESBURG DR, LELAND, NC, 28451
Community: Brunswick Forest
New River Bluffs 236 SABAL POND WAY, CASTLE HAYNE, NC, 28..., Castle Hayne, NC 28429
$649,000

4 beds

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3 baths

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2,174 sq ft

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House

236 SABAL POND WAY, CASTLE HAYNE, NC, 28...
Community: River Bluffs
New Compass Pointe 8600 GRASSY MEADOW WALK, LELAND, NC, 284..., Leland, NC 28451
$835,000

4 beds

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5 baths

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3,384 sq ft

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House

8600 GRASSY MEADOW WALK, LELAND, NC, 284...
Community: Compass Pointe
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New St. James Plantation 3618 HOLLY HARBOR DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 284..., Southport, NC 28461
$1,399,900

4 beds

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4 baths

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4,217 sq ft

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House

3618 HOLLY HARBOR DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 284...
New Riverlights 342 LONGHILL DR, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412, Wilmington, NC 28412
$429,900

3 beds

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3 baths

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1,657 sq ft

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House

342 LONGHILL DR, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412
Community: Riverlights
New St. James Plantation 2585 PARKRIDGE DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461, Southport, NC 28461
$874,900

4 beds

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3 baths

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2,762 sq ft

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House

2585 PARKRIDGE DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461
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New Brunswick Plantation & Golf Resort 330 S MIDDLETON DR 706, CALABASH, NC, 28..., Calabash, NC 28467
$220,000

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,178 sq ft

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Condo

330 S MIDDLETON DR 706, CALABASH, NC, 28...
New Compass Pointe 2593 OCEAN PALM CT, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451
$1,100,000

4 beds

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4 baths

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3,025 sq ft

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House

2593 OCEAN PALM CT, LELAND, NC, 28451
Community: Compass Pointe
New Riverlights 4150 ENDURANCE TRL, WILMINGTON, NC, 2841..., Wilmington, NC 28412
$595,000

4 beds

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4 baths

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2,487 sq ft

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House

4150 ENDURANCE TRL, WILMINGTON, NC, 2841...
Community: Riverlights
New Riverlights 960 WHARTON AVE, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412, Wilmington, NC 28412
$504,000

3 beds

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3 baths

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1,874 sq ft

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House

960 WHARTON AVE, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412
Community: Riverlights
New Compass Pointe 8983 MANGO BAY CT, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451
$574,900

4 beds

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3 baths

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2,543 sq ft

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Townhouse

8983 MANGO BAY CT, LELAND, NC, 28451
Community: Compass Pointe
New Brunswick Forest 1168 LILLIBRIDGE DR, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451
$459,000

3 beds

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2 baths

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1,729 sq ft

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House

1168 LILLIBRIDGE DR, LELAND, NC, 28451
Community: Brunswick Forest
New Compass Pointe 2359 SUGARGROVE TRL, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451
$645,000

4 beds

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3 baths

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2,310 sq ft

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House

2359 SUGARGROVE TRL, LELAND, NC, 28451
Community: Compass Pointe
New St. James Plantation 3350 CLUB VILLAS DR 805, SOUTHPORT, NC, ..., Southport, NC 28461
$319,000

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,180 sq ft

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Condo

3350 CLUB VILLAS DR 805, SOUTHPORT, NC, ...
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New Compass Pointe 2202 E OAK BRIDGE DR, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451
$425,000

4 beds

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3 baths

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1,650 sq ft

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House

2202 E OAK BRIDGE DR, LELAND, NC, 28451
Community: Compass Pointe
New St. James Plantation 4282 ASHFIELD PL, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461, Southport, NC 28461
$582,000

3 beds

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2 baths

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1,883 sq ft

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House

4282 ASHFIELD PL, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461
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